Monday, December 22, 2014

On the Rachel Carson Greenway - STUR met up with some trail running peeps.It was
cold so she hoped not to be crossing any creeks!Turns
out the trail was a couple of short loops,Decided
to pick one of those to repeat so not to get lost or pooped!Took
48 (96 total) minutes to drive over there;So to
run longer than that at 99 minutes she took care!Rest
of the weekend was lots of sleep and a run on the road;And getting
things organized at her abode!EBun
had a whirlwind weekend planned;The triple
play of activities went off without a hitch - that was grand!Friday
she and Riley headed up to AcmeHer
cousin's party with Santa was just dandy!

Making a wish with Santa!

Even
got to see some snow on the ground...But
hoping at home it doesn't come aroundSaturday
back home it was time for some fun: Cookie
baking extravaganza at RBud's, not a run!

Cookie Extravaganza!!

Then
on Sunday was a get together with old classmates.Beer
and Wizards basketball? That's just great!

Rock'n Wiz seats #dcRising

Sad
that the Wiz lost but still a nice night;Home
by 9pm – with no traffic in sight!A very
Merry Christmas to our wonderful Rabbittears,With wishes
of health and happiness and lots of good cheer!

Friday, December 12, 2014

STUR's birthday meant time for a day of swim
times three!Even
threw in a CrossFit WOD!STEB
was her chauffeur for the first part of the day…She
was also swimming 3 times - no way?!First
swim went well and she got 3400 meters;

Next
up they'll do a swim that happens at lunch - 6000
meters total? Well that's a bunch!!Lunch
at Chick-fil-A since both were starving -

Chick-fil-A? YES!!

At all
their activities they will be marveling!Nice
long break, time for a nap?Went
way too fast - in a snap!Last
swim brought some 25's on the interval…Had to
get in 2400 yards - it was critical!Finished
and got in 8400 total -Then
went to happy hour to be a little social!

Monday, December 8, 2014

The task this winter is to run on some trails
then have a little grub!They met up at the Black Hills Regional Park -Seeing STUK and Thumper gave her a spark!She was very glad that it didn't rain -Besides the wet leaves, the trail was pretty
tame!Not much time - she has to change in to her swim
suit…For the 2nd Annual Winter Solstice Swim Meet she
was a recruit!Headed out in the rain with swim friend
MargieGoing to swim some events and make it a party!Both Margie and STUR took some seconds off last
year's events;So why not do the 100 fly? Sure makes sense!In the end they went home with lots of bling:

It's all about the medals, medals, medals...and ribbons!

Ribbons and medals they both did sing!About 5 hours sleep and what's next you wonder?A race for BOTH STUR and STEB - down yonder!Fredericksburg was the place for the Blue & Gray
Half and 5K;Half for STUR, 5K for STEB on a chilly, sunny
day.Fifth year in a row she ran every step - until
mile 8…Then she had to walk since her stomach didn't
feel great.Finished in her goal time despite the walls of
wind -Wait! Who's that cheering at the finish line? It’s
STEB her bunny friend!!Grabbed a MEDAL, a doughnut, and a piece of
pizza;Wonders why she does these things - she must
have amnesia!

Saturday STEB hit up spin
class with Melissa at Bonzai…Lots of peeps were there and STEB gave her new trainer a try!She also used Trixie for the second time ever on
the trainer…She should have done it sooner - that's a no brainier!After she headed to the Wakefield Park trails;For 1.5 miles so the running streak won't fail! After that she was a super busy bee…Preparing apps for a party later that night you
see!Then she met up with Misha for some fiddle fun…

Fiddle Fun!

Christmas music jam session and cupcakes after
they were done!Then it was a little college football at the
holiday partyAnd it was also to collect food and gifts for
local charity.Sunday morning STEB was ready for the 5K!

STUR and STEB are ready to run!

She had a race plan for the day:Negative split and descending miles is her new
thing;Hopes this gets her ready for the big race this
Spring!

Blue & Gray Races Success!

Later on Sunday it was time to decorate her tree…Will the cats pull it down? We will have to wait
and see!Team Rabbit has a special announcement to make:Rabbittear STUK has a new name for goodness
sake!CBun is the name to her we will bestow…Stands for Cadbury Bunny don't you know?!!!

Everyone started in different spots, which was probably wise!STUR
was very happy to push hard to the end...But
now her knee is a bit on the mend.Met up
at the finish to discuss the fun event;Then to
7-11 for coffee and hot chocolate they all went!

STUR and family went on a cool Capitol tour-Learned
lots of neat facts so it wasn't a bore!She
and sister in law Pam had some trouble with the headphones...Good
thing they were only on loan!Then
scooted over to Library of Congress right through a tunnel? From
one tour to the next they had to chuckle!

Next day went to Union Station, the Postal Museum and took in a show;It was
the "Capitol Steps" don't you know! Ate
leftovers and played the X-box “Just Dance!”Learned
some fun dance moves by chance!Sunday
was spent in Old Town and some napping;For a
successful Thanksgiving hosting STUR and RRab are clapping!!STEB knocked out days 2 through 4 of streaking...So far
a total of 10.8 miles of running!The Challenge
requires just one mile a day…Only 32
more days to go - what do you say?Friday STEB took Riley on the Wakefield Park trail;Saturday
just a neighborhood loop without fail.

Rabbits on the Web!

Team Rabbit is a small group of average - yet award winning - triathletes who love to put the fun in training and racing. With our rabbit ears worn when we run, along with our fun rabbit tops, we tend to stand out in a crowd. And - speaking of crowds - crowds of spectators seem to love us! So it's fun for the spectators, too. Look for Team Rabbit at a race near you soon!